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Where Does Your City Rank in the
SCE Energy Leader Partnership
Platinum Tier
20% Energy Reduction Stay Tuned
Gold Tier
10% Energy Reduction
City of Hawthorne
City of Lomita
Silver Tier
5% Energy Reduction
City of El Segundo
City of Hermosa Beach
City of Inglewood
City of Manhattan Beach
City of Carson
Valued Level:
City of Gardena
City of Lawndale
City of Palos Verdes Estates
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
City of Redondo Beach
City of Rolling Hills Estates
City of Torrance
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Program Manager's Message
This month, in addition to timely information regarding our programs, we have two human interest articles that are not to be missed. One is to announce the addition of a significant new member of our team, Catherine Showalter, Deputy Executive Director of Environmental Programs. We are truly fortunate to have her expertise in the field of sustainability and the environment! The other article is a success story involving one of our Volunteers and one of our programs, Energy Upgrade California . . . read on to learn what happened.
- Marilyn Lyon,
Program Manager
[email protected]
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Staff Spotlight
Introducing . . . Catherine Showalter
Catherine Showalter is the newest addition to our staff. As of the first of the year, she is our new Deputy Executive Director of Environmental Programs and is responsible for all SBESC activities and functions.
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Become a Participating Contractor
Energy Upgrade California is an opportunity for local contractors to expand their skills and build new business. The program offers tangible benefits for building professionals, including:
> Training in the latest home performance standards
> Listing on an online contractor or rater directory
> Connection to clients looking for services
> Marketing support and outreach materials
Click here for more information on becoming a participating contractor
Miguel Vasquez, Crew Leader for The Building Doctors - a true Energy Upgrade Success Story
Miguel Vazquez was unemployed when he attended an Ocean Friendly Garden Workshop in February 2010 and learned about SBESC and Energy Upgrade California. He is now happily employed as a Crew Leader for The Building Doctors, an Energy Upgrade California participating contractor, and will soon take the field test to become a BPI Certified Building Analyst.
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The Gas Company
"Test Drive" Food Service Equipment with No Obligation
The Gas Company offers free "test drives" of new commercial foodservice equipment with no obligation. Restaurant owners or managers may bring recipes and ingredients to the Gas Company Energy Resource Center in Downey, and compare new, energy efficient foodservice equipment in the state-of-the-art Food Service Equipment Center. More than 150 pieces of equipment from more than 60 different manufacturers are available for testing, plus the use of a one-of-a-kind Ventilation and Baking Lab that allows testing up to five different combinations of ventilation hoods simultaneously. Call 1-562-803-7323 to schedule an appointment.
The West Basin Municipal Water District's "Cash for Kitchens" program would also benefit restaurant owners or managers. Call Martha Segovia at (310) 371-7222 x 209 for a free water-usage assessment and possibly free water-saving devices.
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Southern California Edison
Cash Rebate Available to Residents with Old Pool Equipment
The pool pump and motor operates 365 days each year regardless of the season, or whether or not it is being used for swimming laps or playing around in the water. Southern California Edison is offering a generous $200 cash rebate on the purchase of a new variable-speed pool pump and motor which can save hundreds of dollars in annual energy costs.
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L.A. Metro
Changes to MAX
If you are one of the 15,000 South Bay commuters who use the MAX (Municipal Area Express) to get to your job in El Segundo, you may be affected by route eliminations, or at least fare hikes.
Won't you consider starting a vanpool? Qualified vanpools receive a $400 subsidy every month to help defray the cost; they are an efficient and economical way of commuting to work and they save you money! Metro will help you coordinate the details.
It doesn't cost anything to find out about how it works. To schedule a vanpool meeting at your business, please call SBESC at (310) 371-7222 and ask for either Martha (x 209) or Grace (x 206).
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Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Hermosa Beach HHW Roundup
Household Hazardous Waste / E-Waste Roundup
The City of Hermosa Beach
Saturday, January 28, 2012
9:00am - 3:00 pm
Clarke Stadium
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West Basin Municipal Water District
Honoring Local Businesses
West Basin Municipal Water District is a local wholesale water agency that provides drinking water and recycled water to residents, businesses and institutional users in the South Bay. West Basin works with businesses from every sector to improve water efficiency in the region through direct distribution and/or the use of financial incentives to implement efficiency measures and practices that save water, money, energy and are good for the environment.
It is important for businesses to be leaders in the community and demonstrate these practices.
Some of the businesses that have chosen to lead are being commended at a series of Business Appreciation Presentations that will take place over the next few months.
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SBCCOG
13th Annual General Assembly
February 24, 2012
8:30 - 2 pm
"Be Prepared: Preventing Disasters/Planning for Recovery"
Natural events or manmade disasters usually come with little or no warning. Earthquakes, wind storms, tsunamis, levee breaks, water shortages, and oil shortages are all potential threats to the South Bay. Speakers from the U.S. Geological Survey, Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Red Cross, La County Emergency Management, and many others are lined up. The public is invited. There will be a special training for elected officials and staff on their role in disaster response and recovery from 2 - 4 pm.
Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center 801 E. Carson St., Carson
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City of Torrance
Residential Waste Reduction Issues
The City of Torrance provides information, literature and materials to help inform and educate the public on waste reduction issues and procedures. The City provides speakers and materials for local and community organizations and also offers a school education program that has been presented for five years in the Torrance Unified School District.
Click here for Torrance recycling events and programs |
2011 Tax Credits
2012 Filing for The Year 2011
Click here for a summary of available tax credits for energy efficiency upgrades made in 2011. |
January 2012 Events
Be sure to check our calendar as new events are being added all the time!
Southern California Edison - FREE Workshop
Basic Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Friday, January 27, 2012
8:30am - 12:30pm
SCE South Bay Service Center
505 Maple Avenue, Torrance 90503
To register, call 1-800-336-2822 x 42537
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Household Hazardous Waste / E-Waste Roundup
The City of Hermosa Beach
Saturday, January 28, 2012
9:00am - 3:00 pm
Clarke Stadium
Click here for a list of what to bring and a map to Clarke Stadium
Energy Upgrade California / Water Reliability 2020 Presentation EN ESPANOL
The next presentation in English will be February 8 (see below)
There will be handouts of the presentation available in English
Hawthorne Memorial Center - Venus Room
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
3901 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne
Click here to register for EUC/WR2020 EN ESPANOL
West Basin Municipal Water District
Business Recognition Program - Rancho Palos Verdes
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Rancho Palos Verdes City Council Meeting
Hesse Community Park
29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes
To honor local businesses who participate in water-saving programs
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February 2012 Events
The SBESC Office will be closed on Monday, February 20
West Basin Municipal Water District
High Efficiency Toilet Exchange
For Customers of Golden State Water Company ONLY
Saturday, February 4, 2012
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
HE Toilet Exchange Flyer
Please call (866) 861-0784 to pre-qualify
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Electric Vehicle Event
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
11:00 am
20625 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is now offering electric vehicles! Energy Upgrade CA - Water Reliability 2020 Presentation (In English) Wednesday, February 8, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm South Bay Environmental Services Center 15901 Hawthorne Blvd., Lawndale Click here to register for February 8 Energy Upgrade CA - Energy Champion Road Show Green Idea House Saturday, February 11, 2012 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Prospect Avenue, Hermosa Beach SBCCOG 13th Annual General Assembly Friday, February 24, 2012 Registration Opens at 8:30 am 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center 801 E. Carson St., Carson "Be Prepared: Preventing Disasters / Planning for Recovery" |
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